Saturday, February 21, 2009

Promising Treatment for Athletes, in the Blood


The article discusses plasma therapy as a treatment to stubborn injuries like tennis elbow and knee tendinitis. The therapy catalyzes the body's instincts to repair, muscle, bone and other tissue. The technique appears to help regenerate ligament  and tendon fibers, which could shorten rehabilitation time  and possibly obviate surgery. The New York Times, February 17, 2009.

Muscle Strengthening Aids New Knees

"A new study suggests that a carefully focused program of muscle strengthening can make an important difference in how well patients recover after knee replacement. "
The New York Times, February 2, 2009

go to article here.

In Tough Times, Spas Stress Stress




Little Luxuries (including massage) Faring Well In Flagging Economy


"That's exactly the kind of comfort consumption that experts say always spikes during stressful times like a recession."

This article and 4 minute podcast aired on NPR, January 26, 2009. Upwards & onwards! click here for link.


Thursday, February 19, 2009

Welcome!


Prior to becoming a licensed massage therapist (LMT),  my background was in corporate communications.  With this blog, my intention is to weave these two areas (wellness + communications) into an on-line healing arts forum, representing two areas that I value strongly. 

My dream is to create a vibrant community of allied healthcare professionals through a blog that is nourishing, compelling, relevant, thought-provoking and above all, informative. 

Enjoy and let the wellness flow -- Robert Wolf